The Diluted EPS Should Be Disclosed in the Financial Statements

question 16

True/False

The diluted EPS should be disclosed in the financial statements only if it is materially different from basic EPS.

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Definitions:

Present Value Tables

Tables that show the present value of cash to be received in the future, discounted at various interest rates.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share, or other financial instrument, as stated by the issuer.

Effective Interest Method

An accounting technique for amortizing bond premium or discount over the life of the bond in a way that reflects a constant interest rate.

Amortization Table

A schedule that details each payment on an amortizing loan (such as a mortgage), including how much of each payment is interest vs. principal and the remaining balance.